The Grow Box CIC - LOVE FOOD – LOVE LIFE

I’m a Cornish girl, born and bred in Redruth, and Martin has made Cornwall his home since 2001 (though we’ll let you in on a little secret – he’s originally from across the border in Devon!). We live here in Redruth with our three wonderful children: Max, Kensa, and Jacca.

In September 2021, we took the exciting step of becoming the proud new owners of The Grow Box, and we’re thrilled to be part of this vibrant community. Some of you may already know Martin, who has been butcher in Redruth since 2014, and I joined the team in April 2021.

Our journey has always been rooted in the food and drink industry. We first crossed paths 30 years ago while working at Gidleigh Park in Devon, and from there, we continued to work in fine dining before making a shift into pub management. But life with young children called for a change, and I found myself behind the scenes at St Austell Brewery, while Martin retrained as a butcher after years of working as a head chef.

Taking on The Grow Box felt like a natural progression for us – a place where we can bring our passion for food and our love of community together. In 2024 we opening a vibrant cafe at Krowji and now we’re excited to announce that The Grow Box has officially transitioned to a Community Interest Company (CIC), allowing us to focus even more on our commitment to serve the local community. Whether through food, local connections, or hosting events, we’re here to make a positive impact and offer a space that celebrates everything we love about living here.

Here’s to food, community, and a life we can all enjoy.

Fran

LOVE FOOD – LOVE LIFE

An old photo from 2009 predicting our future ownership of a fruit and veg shop!